Nivolet

Nivolet is a mountain summit topped with a distinctive cross that rises to approximately 1,547 meters (5,075 feet) in the French Alps. From this location, visitors can view across wide mountain ridges and, on clear days, toward Lac du Bourget in the distance.

The summit has served as a key reference point for shepherds and travelers navigating mountain passes since medieval times. The cross marking the peak became a lasting symbol of human presence at this exposed height.

The summit serves as a gathering place where people from nearby valleys connect with each other and the mountain landscape around them. The site holds deep spiritual and social meaning for the local communities who visit.

The ascent to the summit requires a hike of about 9 kilometers from the La Féclaz parking area, following marked forest trails with approximately 400 meters of elevation gain. The route is accessible on foot or with trail running gear, and weather conditions can change rapidly, so layered clothing is advisable.

The summit functions as a launching point for paragliders who harness the thermal currents that rise from the valley below. These thermal conditions make the site popular for tandem flights and recreational paragliding activities.

Location: Savoie

Elevation above the sea: 1,547 m

Address: 73230 Les Déserts, France

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=7309801

GPS coordinates: 45.61356,5.96553

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23